Quote: "With his symbolic helmet numbered 451… sky red and yellow and black." (Bradbury 1) Symbolism: Fire symbolizes destruction in this story. Montag uses fire to burn all the books and he tries to destroy all the books using fire. Theme: In this story, books burn at 451°F. 451°F is a high temperature and Montag is a hard-working fireman. Even though the burning temperature is high, he keeps trying to burn the book. Connection: In science, water boils at 100°C. The boiling point of the water is 100°C. In this story, books burn at 451°F. Therefore, the burning point of the books is 451°F. Water and books both obtain heat and lose the appearance of themselves.
Quote: "This machine pumped all of the blood from the body and replaced it with fresh blood and serum." (Bradbury 8) Symbolism: In the story, the blood symbolizes a human being’s soul. If a person does not have an adequate amount of blood, the person can die. He or she would not have a soul. For example, Mildred did not have a soul when she fainted. Theme: The blood can revive one’s life, such as Mildred’s life. Connection: Biologically, overdosing will give a lot of bad effects to the blood system. It will make the blood dirty, and it may could not pass through the blood vessels. Overdosing can attack someone’s life. However, if the dirty blood is replaced with a new and clean blood, then the fainted person may wake up and have the soul.
Quote: “With the Brass nozzle in his fists, with this great python spitting its venomous kerosene upon the world” (Bradbury 1). Symbolism: Symbolizes the Firemen’s tool for burning. Adds a negative vibe to the act of censorship. Theme: Censorship sometimes involves destructive and violent actions or events. It can also be viewed negatively from the ones being censored. Connection: Biblically, the Snake symbolizes evilness and chaos but also life and cure. There’s an ambivalence. As we can see, to the ones supporting the censorship acts, in their perspective, it can be a cure, medicine or hope. However, from the ones experiencing the censorship, it will be felt like a disaster or punishment.
Quote: “There was only the girl walking with him now,her face bright as snow in the moonlight, and he knew she was working his questions around, seeking the best answers she could possibly give.” (Bradbury 4) Symbolism: In the story, light symbolizes Clarisse because she was a light and hope that suddenly came into Montag’s life. She was a light who gave Montag thoughts about the society and humanity. Theme: The theme associated with light is hope and realization. Connection: In the Bible, light is represented as guidance, providing a path for the righteousness and wisdom to those who seek it. Since Clarisse make Montag wonder about if his actions are right thing to do, she can be represented as light.
Quote: "You can't guarantee things like that! After all, when we had all the books we needed, we still insisted on finding the highest cliff to jump off. But we do need a breather. We do need knowledge. And perhaps in a thousand years, we might pick smaller cliffs to jump off. The books are to remind us what asses and fools we are.” (Bradbury 82) Symbolism: Book symbolizes knowledge. In this text, it reveals that people should continue reading books so that they gain knowledge and do not make stupid decisions. It gives an idea of importance of ongoing education and thinking for a better society. Theme: The theme associated with books is the importance of education and power of critical thinking. Connection: Critical thinking applies to history. For example, because of NEwton’s critical thinking toward the world, it developed the understanding of the physical world. Newton’s question and observation of gravity laid the foundation of modern mechanics, which shows the importance of thinking, knowledge.
Quote: “The river was very real; it held him comfortably and gave him the time at last, the leisure, to consider this month, this year, and a lifetime of years. He listened to his heart slow. His thoughts stopped rushing with his blood.” (Bradbury 134) Symbolism: The river in the text symbolizes the rebirth of Montag. The time he stopped in the river gave him a leisure time to think of his past years and gave him a new perspective to look at the world. Montag going into the river seems to reveal Montag entering a new life after his reflection. Theme: The theme associated with the river is the time and reflection of one’s life. Connection: Rebirth in the history, such as Renaissance can be connected to this text. Renaissance is also known as ‘rebirth,’ that many scholars and thinkers rediscovered and reinterpreted the world, which eventually led to the shift of nature and humanism.
Life/Vitality & Death/Alienation 1) The key components of blood are basically Plasma(55%) and Cellular Components(45%). The key components of Plasa include water, proteis(Albumin, Globulins, Fibrinogen), electrolytes(Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chlorine, Bicarbonate, Phosphate), Nutrients(Glucose, Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, Vitamins), waste productions(Urea, Carbon Dioxide) and hormones. The cellular components of blood include red blood cells(Erythrocytes), wihte blood cells(Leukocytes) and Platelets(Thrombocytes). 2) Hemoglobin makes blood look red. It is a complex protein found in red blood ceells. 3) Blood symbolizes the human essancae, life and vitality in his novel. It also symbolizes the rebirth of the protagonist Guy Montag who tries to find the truth of life and emotional intensity 4) Montag's intellectual and emotional transformation metaphorically mirrors metabolic changes. When Montag experiences a rush of blood or a beating heart stand in stark contratst, he confronts awakening of true feelings 5) Quote "This machine pumped all of the blood from the body and replaced it with fresh blood and serum" (Bradbury 12). Blood is a symbol of life/vitality and death/alienation. It's also connected to the inner awakening and intellectual rebirth of charactes of novel such as Montag. In the quote above Montag's wife receives a blood transfusion. It embodies multiple layers of symbolism, particularly reflecting on modern society's alination(death), and the potential for human nature's recuperation related to vitality. 6) Yes. The novel's primary focus is on the dangers of censorship and the quest for knowledge. I was able to understand the theme of the story due to the chemical analysis related to symbols such as blood, fire, light, etc. 7) Mankind has always possessed a quest for the knowledge.
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1. 상징 : 성경에서 불은 언약을 맺고, 말씀하시며, 심판하시는 하나님의 사역과 밀접한 관계가 있다. 그래서 불은 다양한 상징성을 갖는다. 곧, '하나님의 영광'(출24:17; 단7:9), '하나님의 임재" '(출3:2; 19:18; 신18:16; 겔1:27), '하나님의 동행' (출13:21-22; 느9:12,19; 시78:14), '하나님의 능력' (출9:24), '하나님의 거룩한 진노와 심판' (창19:24; 시89:46; 렘4:4; 암5:6; 계1:14), '언약의 보증' (창15:17), '하나님의 보호'(출13:22; 사31:9; 슥2:5), '하나님의 보복'(히12:29), '하나님의 말씀'(렘5:14; 23:29) 등을 의미한다. 2. 성경본문 : 출애굽기 14:21-22 21여호와께서는 이스라엘 백성에게 길을 가르쳐 주셨습니다. 낮에는 구름 기둥으로 인도하셨고, 밤에는 불 기둥으로 불을 밝히시면서 인도하셨습니다. 그래서 이스라엘 백성은 밤낮으로 갈 수 있었습니다. 22낮에는 구름 기둥이, 밤에는 불 기둥이 이스라엘 백성을 떠나지 않았습니다. 3. 이야기 : 성경에서 불은 다양한 상징성을 가지고 있다. 위의 본문은 특별히 하나님의 임재와 동행에 초점을 맞추고 있다. 출애굽한 이스라엘은 광야에서 새로운 땅을 향해 행군해야했고 정확한 좌표나 안내도가 없었다. 하지만 하나님께서 낮에는 구름기둥, 밤에는 불기둥으로 하나님의 인도하심을 나타내셨다. 그들은 구름과 불기둥을 의지하여 나아가야 할 방향을 알았고, 사막의 춥고 어두운 밤을 불기둥에 의존하여 안전하고 따뜻하게 보낼 수 있었다. 그당시, 불은 이스라엘과 함께 하시는 하나님의 임재, 동행, 하나님의 능력을 나타냈다.
1. 상징 : ‘혈연’, ‘혈통’, ‘혈기’ 그리고 ‘인간의 본성’ (요 1:13)이나 ‘인류의 단일성’(행 17:26) 등의 상징적 의미를 갖는다. 특히, 성경에서 ‘피’는 생명의 근원이요 본질(창 9:4; 레 17:11)로서 매우 귀하게 여겨져 사람의 피를 흘리고 살인한 자는 피의 대가를 반드시 피로 지불해야 했다(창 9:6) 2. 성경본문: 에베소서 1:7(우리는 이 아들 안에서 하나님의 풍성한 은혜를 따라 그의 피로 구속 곧 죄 용서를 받게 되었습니다.) 3. 이야기 : 성경에서 피는 생명과 관련되어 있습니다. 특별히, 예수님이 십자가에서 흘린 피로 말미암아 모든 사람들에게 생명의 길이 주어졌습니다. 피가 없으면 생명에 위협이 가해지기도하지만 누군가의 피는 생명을 살리기도 하는 힘이 있습니다.
1. 상징 : 신구약성경에 약 70번의 '뱀'이 나오지만 이중에 3분의 2는 비유적으로 사용되었다. 뱀의 비유는 마귀, 사단, 독이 있는 것, 간교함으로 사용된다. 뱀이 최초로 언급된 것은 창세기 3장에서 아담을 꾀는 역할을 하는 것으로 나온다. 창3:1에서 "하나님이 지으신 들짐승 중에 뱀이 가장 간교하더라"고 소개한다. 2. 성경본문: 창세기 3:1-5 (1 여호와 하나님께서 만드신 들짐승 가운데 뱀이 가장 간사하고 교활했습니다. 어느 날, 뱀이 여자에게 와서 말했습니다. "하나님이 정말로 동산 안의 어떤 나무의 열매도 먹지 말라고 하시더냐?" 2 여자가 뱀에게 대답했습니다. "우리는 동산 안에 있는 나무의 열매를 먹을 수 있어. 3 하지만 하나님께서는 “동산 한가운데 있는 나무의 열매는 먹지도 말고 만지지도 마라. 그렇지 않으면 너희가 죽을 것이다'라고 말씀하셨어."4 그러자 뱀이 여자에게 말했습니다. "너희는 죽지 않아. 5 하나님은 너희가 그 나무 열매를 먹고 너희 눈이 밝아지면, 선과 악을 알게 되어 너희가 하나님과 같이 될까 봐 그렇게 말씀하신 거야." 3. 이야기 : 하나님이 지으셨던 첫 사람인 아담과 하와는 뱀의 간사한 유혹에 넘어가서 하나님이 금지하신 선과 악을 알게하는 나무의 열매를 먹는다. 이것은 인간이 창조자와 피조물의 경계를 넘어서서 창조자의 권위에 도전하는 행동이며, 절대자와 같은 권능과 힘을 행사하고 싶어하는 인간의 본성을 나타낸다. 그 결과, 현 시대에도 인간은 창조질서에 어긋나는 욕망과 유혹에 사로잡혀 창조세계를 어지럽히고 있다. 무분별한 환경파괴, 생태계 교란등이 해당된다고 볼 수 있다. 그 밖에도 사람은 끈임없이 선과 악의 경계에서 욕망과 싸우고 있다.
1.상징: 빛은 히브리어로 '오르' 이며, 헬라어로는 '포스'이다. 성경에서 빛은 하나님, 하나님의 성품, 하나님의 임재, 생명, 지헤와 명철, 구원, 영적 지혜, 예수그리스도, 진리를 상징한다. 성도와 관련해서는 세상의 모범, 하나님의 흠 없는 자녀, 변화된 백성, 영광의 상속자들, 형제를 사랑하는 자, 진리의 전파자등을 상징한다. 2. 성경본문 : 요한1서 1장5절 우리가 그리스도에게서 들어서 여러분에게 전하는 소식은 이것이니, 곧 하나님은 빛이시요, 하나님 안에는 어둠이 전혀 없다는 것입니다. 3. 이야기 : 빛의 시대와 환경을 초월하는 존재입니다. 변함이 없으며, 언제 어디서나 함께합니다. 또한, 빛은 어두움을 몰아내며, 길을 인도해주는 역할을 합니다. 게다가 두려움을 사라지게 하기도 합니다. 이것은 하나님과 같습니다. 하나님은 변함이 업으신 분이시며, 언제 어디서나 우리와 함께 계십니다. 또한, 모든 사람을 밝은 길로 인도하시기 위해 애쓰시는 분이십니다. 또한, 하나님이 주시는 평안은 두려움을 물리칩니다.
1. 상징 : 성경에서 책은 '하나님의 말씀'을 상징한다. 다른 표현으로, '진리의 말씀'(시119:43; 약1:18), '말씀'(시119:50; 약1:21-23), '주의 말씀'(시119:105), ''성경'(요5:39; 딤후3:15-17), '율법'(시1:2; 119:142), '두루마리'(렘36:6; 계22:19), '두루마리 책'(시40:7; 렘36:2) 등이 있다. 2. 성경본문: 요한복음3:30-31 30 예수님께서는 제자들이 있는 곳에서 이 책에 기록되지 않은 다른 표적도 많이 행하셨습니다. 31그런데도 이 책에 있는 표적들을 기록한 것은 여러분들로 하여금 예수님께서 하나님의 아들 그리스도이심을 믿게 하고, 그분의 이름을 믿음으로써 생명을 얻게 하기 위해서 입니다. 3. 이야기 : 예수님의 제자였던 요한은 요한복음을 기록하면서 책을 기록한 이유에 대하여 설명하고 있씁니다. 그것은 후대에 예수님을 직접 경험하지 못한 사람들이 예수님이 이땅에 오신 이유와 하신 일, 십자가에서 죽음을 택하면서 까지 사람들을 사랑하심을 알려주기 위함입니다.
1. 상징 : 성경에서 강은일반적인 지명 외에 성령님을 의미합니다. 성령님의 임재, 성령님의 함께 하심, 성령님의 활동을 뜻합니다. 또한, 하나님의 은혜, 하나님의 함께하심 생명을 상징하기도 합니다. 2. 성경본문 : 누구든지 목마르거든 내게로 와서 마시라. 나를 믿는 사람은 성경이 말한 대로, 그의 배에서 생수의 강이 흘러나올 것이다. 3. 이야기 : . 생수의 강은 한강이나 나일강같은 큰 강이다. 강이 흐르지 않는 곳은 먼지가 날리는 사막이지만 강이 흐르는 곳마다 나무들이 자라고 물고기가 실아 헤엄치고 온갖 생명들의 풍성하다. 강이 흐르는 곳은 생명력이 충만한 곳이다. 에스겔에 의하면 성전에서부터 강이 발원하여 흘러 온 세상을 흐른다고 했다. 성령은 개인의 목마름을 해결할 뿐 아니라 그 사람에게서 생수의 강이 흘러 주변 사람들에게까지 생명의 복이 흘러넘치게 한다.
The Japanese believed that fire has sacred power. They thought that it symbolizes the energetic, forceful, moving things in the world. Due to this belief, various fire festivals were born out of a desire for purification by fire, reinforcement of spiritual power by fire and so on. They supposed that the festivals brought the honor of the tutelary Dosojin deities. https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/gu019005/
For most of Japan’s 15 centuries-long cultural history, blood was a cursed and dangerous substance. Prior to the 17 centuries, blood was associated with death and symbolic pollution. Mixed with fluids accompanying childbirth, blood was classified in Shinto and Buddhism as a “ritually dirty” substance that was especially harmful to males(Nishida 1995). Women's menstrual blood is a taboo in Shinto, thought to be influenced by the popularity of the Buddhist Blood Pond Sutra (血盆経, Ketsubonkyô).
In Chinese culture, the snake is thought to be a symbol of good luck. The ancient Chinese also believed that it would promote a good harvest for them. In some Han dynasty art, snakes are depicted as being in close contact with various gods. They regarded snakes as sacred beings related to their various gods. Different meanings of snake in China and foreign countries
They symbolize vitality, social status and good luck. Around the world, the round, red lantern remains one of the most easily recognized trademarks of Chinese culture. So, usually during Chinese festivals, people usually play with a red lantern with the candle inside which symbolizes a prosperous business and a prosperous life. Chinese Lanterns, Symbols of Joy and Good Fortune - Visit Beijing
In Chinese culture books symbolize knowledge and wisdom, embodying the collection of intellectual achievements. They preserve cultural heritage, transmitting literature, philosophy, and history through generations. Possession of books historically signified power and authority, empowering scholars and officials to influence governance and society, shaping the course of civilization.
A river called Yellow River has nurtured the Chinese people since ancient times and witnessed the development of Chinese civilization. That's why it is known as the ""mother river"" in China and a symbol of the country's culture and history. The Yellow River Basin is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. The Yellow River: A Symbol of China | GenerateArt
In Korean history, fire symbolizes the dynasty’s civility and its moralistic principles in governing the country. An example of this is Gwanghwamun. It is placed in the Southern side of Kyungbok palace, which is the direction representing fire, and there is Haetae placed in front, which is an imaginary animal said to live in fire. It means the king’s great virtue illuminates the entire country.
In Korean history, the blood symbolizes creativity, immortality, and hope since the color red symbolizes sun, fire, production, creation, passion, and love; Related to that, that is also another reason why the Koreans assume that “Hyo” is the most important value, especially during the Joseon period. The phrase “ the blood is stronger than water” represents how much Koreans have been into family-blood relationships since Korean history.
Among the animals, the sixth zodiac animal, the snake is a symbol of immortality and regeneration. It is also the guardian deity of the southeast. However, in reality, snakes are regarded as dangerous and disgusting animals. People avoid snakes but also believe them as strange and magical creatures which transform into dragons in a hundred years. People also create numerous stories about snakes and the snake in stories has multiple faces standing in for man
The light in Japanese history symbolizes the positive value of life such as cleanliness. It is related to Japanese candle making history. As they make candles, the fire makes the house brighter. So that became a metaphor for the phrase “ bright family”. Also, the lanterns were introduced in Japan through China during the Han dynasty period. It became a symbol of good luck and happiness. During the Obon festival, the families hung the lanterns up to the front door so that their ancestor’s spirit could find their way home.
In Korean history, the book symbolizes protection and motivation for change.. When Korea was taken over by Japan, people began to believe that they needed to learn and gain more knowledge to protect the nation. During this period, publishers started publishing books such as textbooks with information about Western technologies, and history of their own. These books provided Koreans with a sense of their identity, and they realized the importance of liberation.
In Chinese culture, water commonly symbolized receptivity, pliability, and stillness. This symbolic meaning was largely influenced by the Daoist thought, a popular school of thought in China. This is because it represents the yin qualities, which are feminine, passive, and receptive characteristics that can balance the yang attributes such as masculine, aggressive, and hardness.
Fire generally represents the element of summer, heat, and enthusiasm in China. It also represents the highest point of growth and warmth in relationships between humans. Plus, upward fire symbolizes dynamic, passion and energy. The reason why fire is considered an important figure in China is its belief in the Zodiac signs. Zodiac signs consist of 2 animals. Chinese believe Zodiac signs can tell fortune and they believe fire is guarding those animals.
Blood represents vigor, strength, and ancestry with its vivid color and life-giving quality. It has a tremendous impact on our perception of identity and the human experience, affecting rituals and beliefs across the globe from antiquated customs to contemporary behaviors. It also functions as a powerful metaphor in literature and art.
In ancient China, people believed the snake as a god and praised the snake because of its mysteriousness. Also, the snake was often called the “Little Dragon '' at that time period. The shed skin of the snake was even called “Dragon skin.”
In Korea, light represents light, hope, and unity. Lanterns are generally used to represent this symbolism. In some cities of the country, during traditional festivals, colorful lanterns are commonly used. For instance, “Jinju City Exhibition” exhibits many lanterns that are made of silk. In the Bible, light is a symbol of holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, grace, hope, and God’s revelation.
In Japanese history, the concept of the "book" holds profound significance, representing knowledge, learning, and the transmission of culture and ideas. Additionally, it symbolizes the influence of Chinese culture on Japan, as the written word was introduced to Japan through Chinese characters. This cultural exchange played a crucial role in shaping Japan's intellectual landscape and identity over time.
The Japanese Garden and other gardens worldwide use a river or creek to symbolize life's flow. The source symbolizes birth and youth, while the waterfall symbolizes life's force. The river's rapid flow breaches dams, expressing life's tensions. The river's transformation from wild to gentle signifies youth and adulthood. In Japanese history, the river symbolizes change, continuity, and purification in Shinto practices.
In Korean culture the fire symbolizes two main things, vital force, destructive power and connection. The symbolization of vital force originated from the blaze of fire and the symbolization of destructive power originated from defeating evil forces. Also, the symbolization of connection originated from the tradition, chesa. During chesa, people burn incense known as “hyang” to communicate heaven and earth, the earth and the earth, the living and the dead. The symbolic meaning of fire is shown in traditional games. For example, between villages there was a torch fight which was an event to drive away evil spirits with fire and pray for New Year's farming and good luck.
Blood is considered an essential fluid of the body that has the power to give life. Blood was considered a nonrenewable source of life. Loss of blood is equivalent to loss of vigor. As a result of China’s strong family values that asserts that children are deferential to parents—especially the father—giving away blood was culturally forbidden.
In Korean culture the snake symbolizes immortality, patience. The symbolization of immortality came from two concepts, the zodiac and shedding. The snake is the 6th animal of the zodiac. Besides, the snake sheds its slough every period of time which symbolizes rebirth. The symbolization of patience originated from the Korean legend of a snake turning into a dragon. The snake turns into a huge serpent and patiently waits a thousand years underwater in order to be a dragon.
Buddhism, in Chinese culture, associates lanterns with light and wisdom. Lanterns and lamps have been a part of Chinese culture for generations, coming in a variety of designs and materials. Lanterns are associated with fertility. Underneath wedding beds are lamps known as children's and grandchildren's lamps. Beside the bed of a bride and groom, lamps were set up for the entire night. A lengthy marriage was represented if they went out at the same time. Additionally, a pregnant woman's bed is decorated with lanterns. Lanterns are symbolic of celebration in China. Lanterns have special significance on the Feast of the Lanterns, which is held in the first Chinese month. They serve as markers for both visitors and the spirits of the deceased.
In Korean culture, books symbolize knowledge and uniformity. The symbolization of knowledge comes from the book's nature, to contain knowledge. For example, Dong-uibogam is a series of medical books written by Heo Jun, royal physician of Joseon dynasty. The symbolization of uniformity originated from the creation of the book. After the creation of words in order to share the uniformed character, people needed objects to write one to. When the system was established among the objects, books were created.
Rivers symbolize the flow of life, the passage of time, and the ever-changing nature of existence. They represent purification, renewal, and the washing away of impurities. Rivers are also seen as pathways for spiritual journeys, guiding souls to the afterlife. Additionally, they symbolize strength, perseverance, and the ability to overcome obstacles, as they carve their way through landscapes over time. Rivers are revered in Shintoism as embodiments of kami (deities) and are deeply intertwined with Japanese spirituality and traditions.